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WorksheetsLS.7 Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
How can an environment influence development and characteristics of organisms?
The environment does not influence development of organisms.
Organisms must adapt to their environment to survive or they will die.
The environment only influences the development of organisms, not the characteristics.
None of the Above
How does an environment influence what organism lives there?
An environment does not influence what organisms live there.
An environment only influences the abiotic factors.
Organisms must either adapt to or move from the environment to survive.
None of the Above
All of the following are examples of marine ecosystems EXCEPT--
tide pools
coral reefs
ponds
oceans
Which list contains only examples of biotic factors found in a desert ecosystem?
snake, hare, sand, cactus
cactus, sand, temperature, hare
snake, cactus, hare, camel
sand, temperature, sunlight, water
Which of the following is not a freshwater ecosystem?
an estuary
a pond
a lake
a river
Which list contains examples of abiotic factors found in an ocean ecosystem?
sharks, whales, dolphins, pelicans
rocks, hurricanes, salt water, sand
algae, flounder, seagulls, coral
moss, grass, trees, hawks
In what way does the water in freshwater ecosystems differ from the water in marine ecosystems?
water temperature
oxygen content of the water
salt content of the water
water pressure
How can Earth's systems influence an ecosystem's characteristics? (Hint: Think of the Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, & Biosphere!)
The systems create complex interactions which result in ecosystem characteristics.
Earth's systems do not influence an ecosystem's characteristics.
Only 1 to 2 of Earth's systems influence an ecosystem's characteristics.
None of the Above
A frog has special legs with webbed feet to help them jump and swim. Most frogs use camouflage to blend in with their environment. When they sense danger, they can jump to avoid predators. To attract mates, frogs can make loud noises.
Identify one physical (structural) characteristics that helps the frog survive.
Making loud noises to attract a mate.
Jumping away from predators.
None of the Above
Having webbed feet.
A frog has special legs with webbed feet to help them jump and swim. Most frogs use camouflage to blend in with their environment. When they sense danger, they can jump to avoid predators. To attract mates, frogs can make loud noises.
Identify one behavioral characteristic that helps the frog survive.
Having webbed feet.
Having special legs.
Camouflage.
Making loud noises to attract mates.
How do physical (structural) characteristics and behaviors enable a frog to survive in a freshwater ecosystem?
Only physical (structural) characteristics help the frog.
Only behavioral characteristics help the frog.
Both physical and behavioral characteristics allow the frog to move, get food, and reproduce.
None of the Above
Based on the list of biotic and abiotic factors below, which type of ecosystem is being described?
Biotic: Deer, Trees, Flowers, Humans
Abiotic: Temperature, Sunlight, Wind, Water, Atmosphere
Land Ecosystem
Marine Ecosystem
Freshwater Ecosystem
None of the Above
Based on the list of biotic and abiotic factors below, which type of ecosystem is being described?
Biotic: Amphibians (frogs), Fish, Freshwater Plants
Abiotic: Precipitation, Salinity (salt) Level, Sunlight
Land Ecosystem
Marine Ecosystem
Freshwater Ecosystem
None of the Above
Based on the list of biotic and abiotic factors below, which type of ecosystem is being described?
Biotic: Sharks, Whales, Seaweed
Abiotic: Temperature, Sunlight, Sand, Rocks, Saltwater
Land Ecosystem
Marine Ecosystem
Freshwater Ecosystem
None of the Above
